Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Do not underbake. Immediately turn pan upside down onto glass bottle, or rest edges on 2 to 4 cans of equal height until cake is completely cooled, about 2 hours. Run knife around edge of cake; remove from pan.

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In medium bowl, mix butter, powdered sugar and enough cherry juice for desired spreading consistency. Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Garnish with whole cherries, if desired.

Expert Tips

Look for maraschino cherries with or without stems. Use any remaining cherries to top the cake or other sweet treats, including ice cream.

Cherry or almond? Cherry extract can be used in place of almond; the two extracts have very similar flavoring qualities.